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10 May 2013
Rare bug sighted: limited edition Volkswagen Beetle GSR now available
Just 100 Beetle GSR models will be offered in the UK, with 3,500 worldwide
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20 April 2013
iSPY the new connected Volkswagen iBeetle
Two iconic products will be forming an alliance later this year: the iPhone from Apple and the Beetle from Volkswagen.
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7 February 2013
Only 3,500 worldwide: Volkswagen Beetle GSR presented in Chicago
Volkswagen has today unveiled a new Beetle, the GSR, at the Chicago Auto Show, with a unique design and powerful 210 PS turbocharged engine.
11 October 2012
Three in a row for Volkswagen as Thatcham names most secure cars
Volkswagen has claimed the award for selling the most-secure cars for the third year in a row, having won not only a number of category titles, but also the top accolade for the best car manufacturer at the British Insurance Vehicle Security Awards (BIVSA), presented today by Thatcham, the Motor Insurance Repair Research Centre, in Berkshire.
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4 October 2012
Beetle Cabriolet prepares to make world debut at La Auto Show
A new breath of fresh air will soon be blowing in the open-top car market, created by a new Volkswagen, the Beetle Cabriolet. The car represents the next chapter in a unique automotive story: following the original Beetle Convertible (type 15), first launched in 1949, and the New Beetle Cabriolet of 2002, it marks the third generation of the curvaceous Volkswagen soft-top that offers unprecedented practicality and open-top driving fun for four.
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2 October 2012
Win tickets to see Paul Weller in session at Abbey Road Studios in association with the Volkswagen Beetle
To celebrate the return of the iconic Volkswagen Beetle, London’s legendary Abbey Road Studios and Volkswagen have teamed-up to present an exclusive, one-off performance by Paul Weller in the famous Studio One on 9 November.
14 September 2012
New entry-level models broaden Volkswagen Beetle’s appeal
Volkswagen has today added two more engine derivatives to the Beetle line-up, thus completing the range and not only lowering the entry-level price by over £1,400, but also reducing the entry-level carbon dioxide emissions value. This means the eye-catching hatch has additional appeal for not only style-conscious buyers, but also those looking for a high value and environmentally-friendly vehicle.
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26 July 2012
The Bugs start to fly: New range of Beetle models now on sale
Entomologists in the UK are set for an exciting day, and not just because the ants are flying. There’s another kind of flying bug about: the Volkswagen Beetle with either a 2.0-litre 140 PS TDI turbodiesel engine, or a 2.0-litre 200 PS TSI turbocharged petrol engine.
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16 May 2012
Volkswagen introduces standard DAB radio from Polo to Touareg
Volkswagen is tuning in to customer demand and fitting DAB radios as standard on all models from the Polo to the Touareg, giving buyers not only a wider choice of radio stations but also a higher quality of sound.
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14 May 2012
Seventh issue of "Das." now online
In the summer of 2010, Volkswagen successfully launched its new digital, international customer magazine ‘Das.’ The third issue of this ‘Digital Automotive Space’ can be found online now at www.volkswagen-das.co.uk